Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Katsura Pieris is a stunning shrub that provides rich color throughout the year. In May, new foliage first emerges as a deep red before turning a glossy green hue. The leaves are quickly followed up by tiny, bell-shaped flowers in light pink. The flowers appear in April, grow in strands, and dangle from long stems.
This shade-loving perennial has a dense, rounded form, and it makes a lovely addition to border or mass planting. Feature in a container or use as a specimen. Bees are drawn to the sweet-smelling flowers, making this shrub a busy hub in the spring. Although the foliage is deer-resistant, this plant is not popular with all animals. As a broadleaf evergreen, this shrub will retain its foliage year-round. This plant grows as a perennial in USDA zones 6 through 9.
Katsura Pieris Care
Katsura Pieris needs a shady spot, so select an area that receives about 4 hours of sunlight. Water this plant weekly, but be prepared to water more often during a dry spell. Plant in rich, acidic soil that is well-drained.
Trim the plant to maintain the shape after the flowers die back. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring to encourage new growth.
Katsura Pieris Spacing
This is an upright shrub that will grow 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. Plants can be spaced 3 to 5 feet apart for a lush look.
Katsura Pieris Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 6 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Part Sun (3-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 4-5 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4-5 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Growth Habit
- , Upright, Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Rose Pink
- Bloom Time
- Early Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Red
- Foliage Description
- Deep Green, Wine Red
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, 4 Season Interest, Winter Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Katsura Pieris
- Botanical Name
- PIERIS JAPONICA 'KATSURA'
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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